Common use of PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES Clause in Contracts

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE), in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from MSEs. i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD. iii) In Tender Document participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + 15%’ shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20% of the order value. In case of more than one such MSE(s), the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 20%, 4% shall be from MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the Bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) submitted by the Bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Public Procurement Policy for MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy are not extended to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAIL, successful Bidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAIL, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUs. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by Women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST Enterpreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs/ Women Entrepreneur, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s bidder‘s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAILGGPL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who The benefit of policy are availing not extended to the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, Mtraders/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUsdealers/ Distributors /Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods goods, works and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + 15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved forMSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by Women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST Enterpreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet)) , MSE quoting lowest price within price band L1 (( other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) MSEs owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share 51%share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneursentrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar UdyogAadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benfits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAILGGPL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who The benefitof policy are availing not extended to the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, Mtraders/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUsdealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods goods, works and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + 15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 4% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in on case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet)) , MSE quoting lowest price within price band L1 (( other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) MSEs owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51%share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/STWomen. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAIL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUs. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them. 40.7 It may be noted that Government of India has implemented Trade Receivable Discounting System (TReDS) to address challenges faced by MSMEs in delayed payments (after receipt/acceptance of Material/Services) from Government buyers leading to shortfall of Working Capital. TReDS is an online electronic institutional mechanism for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs through multiple financiers. GAIL is already registered on the following TReDS platform:  M/s Receivable Exchange of India (RXIL), Mumbai  M/s Mynd Solutions Private Limited (Mynd), New Delhi  M/s A. TREDS (Invoicemart), Mumbai You are requested to kindly register on the TReDS platform. The MSME vendors can avail the TReDS facility, if they want to.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by Women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST Enterpreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs/ Women Entrepreneur, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s bidder‘s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAILGGPL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/XxxxBill. Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Bill. 40.5 Further, MSEs who The benefit of policy are availing not extended to the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, Mtraders/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUsdealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods goods, works and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + 15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to upto 20% of the order tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 20%, 4% shall be from MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet)) , MSE quoting lowest price within price band L1 (( other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 . The MSE(s) MSEs owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share 51%share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneursentrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 . In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar UdyogAadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s bidder‟s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benfits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEswhich are making supplies to CPSUs. The benefit of policy are not extended to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAILGGPL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. The benefit of policy are not extended to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.5 Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUs. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iiiii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data SheetDataSheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of matchingof L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs/ Women Entrepreneur, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) submitted by the Bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAILIGGL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/ Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/XxxxBill. 40.5 Further, MSEs who The benefit of policy are availing not extended to the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, Mtraders/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUsdealers/Distributors/ Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them. 40.7 It may be noted that Government of India has implemented Trade Receivable Discounting System (TReDS) to address challenges faced by MSMEs in delayed payments (after receipt/acceptance of Material/Services) from Government buyers leading to shortfall of Working Capital. TReDS is an online electronic institutional mechanism for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs through multiple financiers. IGGL is already registered on the following TReDS platform:  M/s Receivable Exchange of India (RXIL), Mumbai  M/s Mynd Solutions Private Limited (Mynd), New Delhi  M/s X. XXXXX (Invoicemart), Mumbai MSME Bidders are requested to kindly register on the TReDS platform. The MSME vendors can avail the TReDS facility, if they want to.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by Women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST Enterpreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder shall submit the following : a. The MSE(s) Documentary evidence that the Bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the Bidder Women shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) submitted by the Bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Public Procurement Policy for MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy are not extended to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAIL, successful Bidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAIL, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUs. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.mean:-

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods goods, works and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + 15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by Women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST Enterpreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet)) , MSE quoting lowest price within price band L1 (( other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) MSEs owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share 51%share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit. c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar UdyogAadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s bidder‟s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAILGGPL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who The benefit of policy are availing not extended to the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, Mtraders/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUsdealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by Women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST Enterpreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs/ Women Entrepreneur, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s bidder‟s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAILGGPL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/XxxxBill. Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Bill. 40.5 Further, MSEs who The benefit of policy are availing not extended to the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, Mtraders/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUsdealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods goods, works and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD. iii) /Bid Security. In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurswomen within above 25% reservation. This The respective quota is to (s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs/MSEs owned by Women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet)) , MSE quoting lowest price within price band L1 (( other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) MSEs owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share 51%share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneursentrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benfits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAIL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/XxxxBill. 40.5 Further, MSEs who The benefit of policy are availing not extended to the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, Mtraders/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUsdealers/ Distributors /Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them. 40.7 It may be noted that Government of India has implemented Trade Receivable Discounting System (TReDS) to address challenges faced by MSMEs in delayed payments (after receipt/acceptance of Material/Services) from Government buyers leading to shortfall of Working Capital. TReDS is an online electronic institutional mechanism for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs through multiple financiers. GAIL is already registered on the following TReDS platform: M/s Receivable Exchange of India (RXIL), Mumbai M/s Mynd Solutions Private Limited (Mynd), New Delhi M/s A. TREDS (Invoicemart), Mumbai You are requested to kindly register on the TReDS platform. The MSME vendors can avail the TReDS facility, if they want to.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs/ Women Entrepreneur, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s bidder‟s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy for (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy which are not extended making supplies to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/WholesalersCPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAILGGPL, successful Bidder(sbidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAILof the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who The benefit of policy are availing not extended to the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, Mtraders/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUsdealers/ Distributors /Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iiiii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down own their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following following: a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers Centres or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs/ Women Entrepreneur, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Public Procurement Policy for MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy are not extended to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAIL, successful Bidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAIL, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUs. 40.4 If against an order placed by IGGL, successful bidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centres or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing of the purchasing authority/Engineer-in-charge, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Bill. 40.5 The benefit of policy are not extended to the traders/dealers/Distributors/ Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ MSE/consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them. 40.7 It may be noted that Government of India has implemented Trade Receivable Discounting System (TReDS) to address challenges faced by MSMEs in delayed payments (after receipt/acceptance of Material/Services) from Government buyers leading to shortfall of Working Capital. TReDS is an online electronic institutional mechanism for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs through multiple financiers. IGGL is already registered on the following TReDS platform:  M/s Receivable Exchange of India (RXIL), Mumbai  M/s Mynd Solutions Private Limited (Mynd), New Delhi  M/s X. XXXXX (Invoicemart), Mumbai MSME Bidders are requested to kindly register on the TReDS platform. The MSME vendors can avail the TReDS facility, if they want to.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by Women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST Enterpreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs/ Women Entrepreneur, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s bidder‟s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Public Procurement Policy for MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy are not extended to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAIL, successful Bidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAIL, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUs. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting . 41AHR ITEMS In item rate contract where the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf quoted rates for the items exceed 50% of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordinglyestimate rates, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid such items will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head as Abnormally High Rates (sAHR) that all items and payment of AHR items beyond the terms and conditions of tender document SOR stipulated quantities shall be acceptable made at the lowest amongst the following rates: I) Rates as per SOR, quoted by the Contractor/Bidder. II) Rate of the item, which shall be derived as follows: a. Based on rates of Machine and labour as available from the contract (which includes contractor‟s supervision, profit, overheads and other expenses). b. In case rates are not available in the contract, rates will be calculated based on prevailing market rates of machine, material and labour plus 15% to themcover contractor‟s supervision profit, overhead & other expenses. Shall be as stipulated Annexure II to ITB herewith.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES. (MSE) 40.1 Following provision has been incorporated in tender for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE)MSEs, in line with notification of Government of India, vide Gazette of India No. 503 dated 26.03.2012 proclaiming the Public Procurement Policy on procurement of goods and services from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs.) i) Issue of tender document to MSEs free of cost. ii) Exemption to MSEs from payment of EMD/Bid Security. iii) In Tender Document Tender, participating Micro and Small Enterprises quoting price within the price band of ‘L1 + L1+15%’ % shall also be allowed to supply a portion of requirement by bringing down their prices to L1 price in a situation where L1 price is from someone other than a micro and small enterprise enterprises and such micro and small enterprises shall be allowed to supply up to 20upto 25% of the order total tendered value. In case of more than one such MSE(s)Micro and Small Enterprises, the supply shall be shared proportionately (to tendered quantity). Further, out of above 2025%, 45% (20% of 25%) shall be from reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs. This quota is to Further, 3% shall be reserved for MSEs owned by women within above 25% reservation. The respective quota(s) shall be transferred to other MSEs in case of non-availability of MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneursentrepreneurs/ MSEs owned by Women. Further, the definition of MSEs owned by Women shall be as per the definition for MSEs owned by SC/ST Enterpreneurs. The quoted prices against various items shall remain valid in case of splitting of quantities of the items above. In case tendered item is non-splitable or non- dividable (specified in Bid Data Sheet), MSE quoting price within price band L1 (other than MSE) + 15% , may be awarded for full/ complete supply of total tendered value subject to matching of L1 price. 40.2 The MSE(s) owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be SC/ST. b) In case of partnership MSE, the SC/ST partners shall be holding at least atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by SC/ST. If the MSE is owned by SC/ST Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The MSE(s) owned by Women shall mean:- a) In case of proprietary MSE, Proprietor(s) shall be Women. b) In case of partnership MSE, the Women partners shall be holding atleast 51% share in the unit c) In case of private Limited Companies, at least 51% share is held by Women. If the MSE is owned by Women Entrepreneurs, the bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. 40.3 In case Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Bidder bidder shall submit the following : a) Documentary evidence that the Bidder bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprises registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or Udyog Aadhar Aadhaar Memorandum. b) If the MSE is owned by SC/ST EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs/ Women Entrepreneur, the Bidder bidder shall furnish appropriate documentary evidence in this regard. The above document(s) documents submitted by the Bidder bidder shall be duly certified by the Chartered Accountant (not being an employee or a Director or not having any interest in the bidder’s bidder‟s company/firm) and notary public with legible stamp. If the bidder does not provide the above confirmation or appropriate document or any evidence, then it will be presumed that they do not qualify for any preference admissible in the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012. The Public Procurement Policy for MSEs is meant for procurement of only goods produced & Services rendered by MSEs. The benefit of policy are not extended to the traders/dealers/ Distributors/Stockiest/Wholesalers. 40.4 If against an order placed by GAIL, successful Bidder(s) (other than Micro/Small Enterprise) is procuring material/services from their sub-vendor who is a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with District Industries Centers or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Khadi and Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with prior consent in writing from GAIL, the details like Name, Registration No., Address, Contact No. details of material & value of procurement made, etc. of such Enterprises shall be furnished by the successful Bidder at the time of submission of invoice/Xxxx. 40.5 Further, MSEs who are availing the benefits of the Public Procurement Policy (PPP) 2012 get themselves registered with MSME Data Bank being operated by NSIC, under SME Division, M/o MSME, in order to create proper data base of MSEs which are making supplies to CPSUs. 40.6 NSIC has initiated a scheme of “Consortia and Tender Marketing Scheme” under which they are assisting the Micro & Small enterprises to market their products and services through tender participation on behalf of the individual unit or through consortia. Accordingly, if the MSEs or the consortia, on whose behalf the bid is submitted by NSIC, is meeting the BEC and other terms and conditions of tender their bid will be considered for further evaluation. Further, in such cases a declaration is to be submitted by MSE/ consortia on their letter head (s) that all the terms and conditions of tender document shall be acceptable to them.